How to Change Default Search Provider in Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer, one of the oldest and most popular web browsers, allows users to customize their browsing experience to suit their preferences. One such customization is the ability to change the default search provider. This article will guide you through the steps to change the default search provider in Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer
The first step is to open Internet Explorer on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access the Search Provider Settings
Once Internet Explorer is open, click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Settings menu. From the menu, select “Manage Add-ons” to access the add-ons and search provider settings.
Step 3: Navigate to Search Providers
In the Manage Add-ons window, you will see a list of different categories of add-ons. Scroll down and click on “Search Providers” to view the available search providers.
Step 4: Remove the Current Search Provider
By default, Internet Explorer comes with a search provider such as Bing. To remove it, click on the search provider you want to remove and then click on “Remove” at the bottom of the window. Confirm the removal by clicking “Yes” in the pop-up window.
Step 5: Add a New Search Provider
After removing the current search provider, you can add a new one. To do this, click on “Find more search providers” at the bottom of the Search Providers window. This will open a new window with a list of available search providers. Select the search provider you want to add and click on “Add to Internet Explorer.” The new search provider will now appear in the list of available search providers.
Step 6: Set the New Search Provider as Default
Click on the new search provider you want to set as the default and then click on “Set as default” at the bottom of the window. This will make the selected search provider the default search provider in Internet Explorer.
Step 7: Close the Manage Add-ons Window
Once you have set the new search provider as default, click on “Close” to close the Manage Add-ons window.
Conclusion
Changing the default search provider in Internet Explorer is a straightforward process. By following these simple steps, you can easily customize your browsing experience and choose the search provider that best suits your needs. Whether you prefer Bing, Google, or another search engine, you now have the flexibility to make that change in Internet Explorer.
